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Transformative Global Health Education 🌍
Built on community, reciprocity & real-world impact.

Join us and “Let the World Change You.”
https://linktr.ee/CFHI || 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Org.

10/23/2026

From community assessment to action in India 🇮🇳🌍

As part of her CFHI Global Health Practicum in summer 2026, Lidia Aksyonova (Master of Public Health, State University of New York System) developed a project to improve menstrual health awareness among girls ages 10-16. Working with public schools and a nonprofit learning organization across Delhi and Haryana, she engaged 137 students through educational presentations and questionnaires.

Her assessment explored menstrual care products, cramp management, cycle tracking, sanitation, and waste disposal. It identified opportunities to improve education, while also highlighting the importance of language, cultural relevance, and privacy in community-based public health work.

Lidia’s project reflects CFHI’s approach to practicums: structured, supervised experiences designed around trainees’ academic goals and local priorities! 🤝

Interested in designing a practicum in India or another CFHI location? Learn more at cfhi.org/practicums

10/21/2026

Lorreen Agandi, MS, a CFHI alumna and medical student at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, recently experienced Global Health in Durban, discovering not only community-based healthcare but also meaningful immersion in Zulu culture.

Lorreen emphasizes experiencing Durban and South Africa beyond healthcare—exploring the city’s communities, engaging with different parts of society, and learning about the country’s history. Her advice to future participants: embrace every aspect of the experience.

As part of CFHI’s Off the Beaten Path offerings, the Durban program invites participants to learn from locally led healthcare systems while deepening their understanding of the communities and cultures that shape health.

🔗 Explore the program: cfhi.org/off-the-beaten-path-programs/

10/20/2026

🌍 🤝 Academic partnerships in action! 🇮🇳

This summer, CFHI collaborated with Stanford University to create an immersive, locally grounded global health learning experience in India.

“This summer, CFHI partnered with Stanford University to offer a customized, three-week global health seminar in India. Under the leadership of Stanford faculty members Dr. Rita Popat and Dr. Nitya Rajeshuni and CFHI India Program Director Hema Pandey, with support from course assistant Anisa Subbiah, students explored the complexities of health and healthcare across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh, examining how social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors shape health outcomes.

The program engaged students with local organizations and partners working across a range of public health priorities, including sanitation and social justice, palliative care, eye health, substance use, and youth development. Visits to initiatives such as the Nai Disha Women’s Project also encouraged students to consider the intersections of caste, gender, livelihoods, dignity, and health. Throughout the program, Stanford faculty and CFHI’s local team worked closely together to connect these experiences with students’ academic learning and reflection.

This collaboration highlights the value of strong university partnerships in creating meaningful global learning experiences grounded in local knowledge, cultural humility, and ethical engagement.”

-Dr. Rita Popat, Dept. of Epidemiology & Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine

Learn more about CFHI Academic Partnerships here: cfhi.org/academic-partnerships/

10/16/2026

The 3rd Annual CFHI Academic Partner Summit, held on October 5, 2026, offered university administrators and partners an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in global health experiential education, exchange ideas and approaches, and build a strong community of practice.

Topics during the summit included:
-Recent advances in global health experiential education and study abroad
-An overview of GES data and the assessment of student learning and development, including how institutions can use findings to strengthen campus commitments, curricula, and programming
-Incident reviews and emerging practices in student health and safety, including Level 1, 2, and 3 incident classifications
-Student preparation, support, and wellness amid evolving geopolitical realities
-Updates to the Fair-Trade Learning rubric and its application to global health international education, and partnership development
-Cross-cultural frameworks and educational tools that support trainee learning and development

This yearly Summit offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and explore practical approaches to program design, quality improvement, partnership development, and student support. We look forward to bringing our academic community together again next year to help shape the future of ethical, responsive, and impactful global health education.

View the entire Summit recording here: cfhi.org/cfhiwebinars/

10/14/2026

Caleb Sipwoli, a CFHI alum and medical student at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, recently represented CFHI at the Texas Tech Study Abroad Fair. Caleb shared insights from his Global Health in Quito, Ecuador program with students exploring study abroad opportunities at Texas Tech. 🇪🇨

From study abroad and global health fairs across the United States to virtual information sessions for current and prospective academic partners, CFHI takes a holistic approach to outreach—connecting students, faculty, and university administrators with ethical, community-based global health opportunities.

Thank you, Caleb, for helping the next generation of participants learn from your experience!

Interested in bringing CFHI to your campus or scheduling an information session? Connect with us at [email protected].

10/13/2026

Spend a day with Josselyn Muñoz, a CFHI scholarship recipient, as she shares highlights from her August 2026 Global Health in Córdoba, Argentina program. 🇦🇷

Here’s what Josselyn had to say about her experience:
“If you're considering CFHI Córdoba, Argentina...DO IT! 🇦🇷 I had such a fun and meaningful experience, both inside and outside the hospital.

A few things I loved: living with a host family, exploring Córdoba, learning to make and drink mate, learning to dance tango, and getting creative during “ART-gentina.” Living with my host was especially special because I got to experience everyday Argentine life and watch local shows (Es Mi Sueño was my favorite).

Clinically, I rotated through dermatology, physical rehabilitation, psychiatry, and kinesiology at Hospital Pediátrico de Córdoba. I also completed a CPR certification course, which was such a cool experience! My biggest advice: come with an open mind and be ready to adapt. You may encounter differences in language, healthcare, schedules, and clinical roles, but that’s all part of the learning experience. Ask questions, talk to the local doctors and residents, explore outside of your rotations, and say YES to the cultural activities! I left Córdoba with new clinical experiences, new perspectives, and so many memories. I genuinely enjoyed my time with CFHI and would absolutely recommend it to other students!”

Learn more about this program - winter and spring applications are open! cfhi.org/program/global-health-in-argentina/

10/09/2026

Applications for Costa Rica are open for Spring 2027! 🌱 🇨🇷

Explore sustainability and social justice in Costa Rica with CFHI and ICDS through Spanish language learning, community-based placements, homestays, and an immersive week at a rural agroecological farm. Participants connect classroom learning with hands-on experience while building skills in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and intercultural understanding.

The 12-week spring program begins January 13, 2027.

Learn more here and apply: cfhi.org/program/sustainable-development-and-social-justice-in-latin-america-icds/

10/07/2026

Reciprocity is central to CFHI’s approach to global health education 🤝

Our clinical and public health partners contribute their time, expertise, and mentorship to create meaningful learning experiences for CFHI students. In turn, CFHI works with each partner to identify ways our collaboration can support their locally defined priorities.

Recently, Dr. Cecilia Uribe, CFHI Medical Director in La Paz, Bolivia, led this effort, including donating needed materials to the “Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría” Children’s Hospital in La Paz, Bolivia, one of CFHI’s longest-standing clinical partners.

The form of support differs across our program sites, reflecting the needs and preferences of each institution. We are deeply grateful to our partners worldwide for welcoming CFHI students and sharing their invaluable knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about CFHI’s approach to ethical, community-based global health education at cfhi.org.

A message from the "Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría" Children's Hospital:
“The "Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría" Children's Hospital expresses its sincere gratitude to CFHI for the significant donation of a refrigerator, television, we**am, kettles, and pillows, intended to improve the conditions of our hospital's Medical Residency.

This valuable contribution will allow our resident doctors to have a more comfortable and suitable space during their training process, accompanying the long study, learning, and care days of our little patients.”

Español:
“El Hospital del Niño “Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría” expresa su sincero agradecimiento a CFHI por la importante donación de un refrigerador, televisor, cámara web, hervidores y almohadas, destinados a mejorar las condiciones de la Residencia Médica de nuestro hospital.

Este valioso aporte permitirá que nuestros médicos residentes cuenten con un espacio más cómodo y adecuado durante su proceso de formación, acompañando las largas jornadas de estudio, aprendizaje y atención a nuestros pequeños pacientes.”

10/06/2026

CFHI Alumni: Where are they now? 🌎

In 2004, Dr. Taylor Abel joined CFHI’s Global Health program in La Paz, Bolivia—an experience that helped shape his path toward a career in pediatric neurosurgery.

Dr. Abel recalls his time in La Paz: “It was an incredible and memorable experience for me. It was my first time out of the country. I learned Spanish. Observed medicine in a developing country. And experienced being away from home for two months for the first time in my life. I expressed my interest in pediatric neurosurgery, and they arranged for me to observe a ventriculoperitoneal shunt operation. It was truly an incredible experience.”

Today, he is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. His journey shows how an early global health experience can shape a career for decades. 🧠🩺

10/02/2026

What happens when we examine global health through a more reflective lens? 🔍 📷 ✍️

The Global Lens Forum: Reflections in Global Health invites people across the global health community to critically examine their experiences in education, research, and practice. The forum encourages cultural humility and thoughtful dialogue through written essays, art, photography, video, and multimedia content. Submissions are welcome in English or Spanish.

Submission deadline: November 22, 2026
Top submissions will receive complimentary registration for the CUGH 2027 Conference in Peru, along with a monetary award.

Submit your work using this Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI9R7Q7k3QzSfFoMPTkYlpjqaDX7SNI00n_EPsoM66UIgFog/viewform

Looking for inspiration? Explore reflections selected for previous editions:
Reflection in Global Health: An Anthology - cfhi.org/publications/reflection-in-global-health-an-anthology/
Reflection in Global Health: An Anthology, Volume 2 - cfhi.org/publications/reflection-in-global-health-an-anthology-volume-2/

The Global Lens Forum is co-sponsored by CUGH, CFHI, Indiana University Center for Global Health, Loyola University Chicago Center for Community and Global Health, the University of Pittsburgh Office of Global Affairs, and the Center for Global Health at Colorado School of Public Health.

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